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Alienware M15x System BIOS, A09
AUTO INSTALLED This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.Alienware M15xR1 A09 System BIOS
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Fixes & Enhancements
1. Fixed LFM state issue.
2. Fixing Wrong key behavior.
3. Fix media board OSD scancode incorrectly reported problem.
Read More2. Fixing Wrong key behavior.
3. Fix media board OSD scancode incorrectly reported problem.
Version
A09, A09
Release date
19 Jan 2011
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
OptionalDell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
Available formats
File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: R293649.exe
File Size: 3.9 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
Not available
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available
File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: M15xA09.iso
File Size: 8.5 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format consists of a BIOS-executable file. To use it, download the file and copy it to a DOS-bootable USB flash drive, then boot the system to the USB flash drive and run the program.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
7793bcf771cd79c702159defd2903cd5
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available
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Supported Operating Systems
BIOS
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Installation instructions
Custom Instructions for M15xA09.iso:
1. Bootable Flash Drive = Unzip M15xA09.zip and execute f.bat in DOS.
2. Bootable CD = Create CD from the included iso image. Boot to CD, BIOS and EC will automatically update.
Hard Drive Installation (via WinZip) of DOS Utility for R293649.exe
Download
1.Click the location, e.g. Americas, from which you want to download the file.
2.When the File Download window appears, click Save this program to disk and click OK. The Save In window appears.
3.From the Save In drop-down menu, click to select Desktop and then click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
4.If a Download Complete window appears, click Close. A new icon appears on your desktop.
Install
1. Double-click the new icon on the desktop labeled R293649.exe.
2. The Self-Extractor window appears and prompts you to extract or unzip to C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R293649. If you did not print these instructions, write down this path. The WinZip Self-Extractor window appears.
3. Click OK.
4. If the Self-Extractor window is still open, close it.
5. Create a DOS boot disk. For more information, refer to Dell Knowledge Base Article TT1014475 – “What can I use for a boot disk with CD-ROM support?”
6. Insert the floppy disk into the floppy drive and reboot the computer.
7. At the A:/> prompt, type C: and then press the [ENTER] key.
8. Type C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R293649 and then press [ENTER].
9. Follow the on-screen instructions.
1. Bootable Flash Drive = Unzip M15xA09.zip and execute f.bat in DOS.
2. Bootable CD = Create CD from the included iso image. Boot to CD, BIOS and EC will automatically update.
1. Bootable Flash Drive = Unzip M15xA09.zip and execute f.bat in DOS.
2. Bootable CD = Create CD from the included iso image. Boot to CD, BIOS and EC will automatically update.
Hard Drive Installation (via WinZip) of DOS Utility for R293649.exe
Download
1.Click the location, e.g. Americas, from which you want to download the file.
2.When the File Download window appears, click Save this program to disk and click OK. The Save In window appears.
3.From the Save In drop-down menu, click to select Desktop and then click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
4.If a Download Complete window appears, click Close. A new icon appears on your desktop.
Install
1. Double-click the new icon on the desktop labeled R293649.exe.
2. The Self-Extractor window appears and prompts you to extract or unzip to C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R293649. If you did not print these instructions, write down this path. The WinZip Self-Extractor window appears.
3. Click OK.
4. If the Self-Extractor window is still open, close it.
5. Create a DOS boot disk. For more information, refer to Dell Knowledge Base Article TT1014475 – “What can I use for a boot disk with CD-ROM support?”
6. Insert the floppy disk into the floppy drive and reboot the computer.
7. At the A:/> prompt, type C: and then press the [ENTER] key.
8. Type C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R293649 and then press [ENTER].
9. Follow the on-screen instructions.
1. Bootable Flash Drive = Unzip M15xA09.zip and execute f.bat in DOS.
2. Bootable CD = Create CD from the included iso image. Boot to CD, BIOS and EC will automatically update.
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